11 Jun 2021
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This summer, NASA interns took observations of the clouds near sunrise and sunset, when the low angle of the sunlight can present challenges for cloud-observing satellites, what is called the (solar) terminator problem.
GLOBE Observer and the GO on a Trail Data Challenge: A Citizen Science Approach to Generating a Global Land Cover Land Use Reference Dataset
The 2021 Community Trees Challenge has concluded! See the News section for a summary and wrap-up video, and visit the challenge page for a customizable certificate of participation.
Through the K10 Partnership, Girl Scouts can earn a “Clean Water Grows on Trees” fun patch by learning about the importance of trees and their impact on clean water.
With the GLOBE Observer (GO) mobile app there are two ways of tracking the location and number of trees across Earth: GO Land Cover and GO Trees. Should you make observations of trees using both of the tools?
Welcome
What is GLOBE Observer?
- A citizen science app allowing volunteers in GLOBE countries to take observations and contribute to the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) community
- A way to collect data to track changes in the environment in support of Earth system science research, and interpret NASA and other satellite data
- An open data set available to scientists, and supporting students of all ages in doing real scientific research through the GLOBE Program
Download the app and follow the instructions to get started. Always follow guidelines from your local officials, and only participate in GLOBE activities or use the GLOBE Observer app if it is safe to do so.
In 2020, the GLOBE community was dedicated to staying connected, adapting to a changing world, and continuing to do meaningful Earth science. Here are a few highlights of the things we accomplished. Read more about GLOBE in 2020.
Latest Data
GLOBE Observer Now
15 Apr 2021
12 Nov 2020
Researcher/Instructor
Citizen Scientist - Teacher
Physical Scientist at NASA Langley Research Center